In shackles before the werewolf council, I watched through tears as my childhood friend claimed my wolf had stolen her mate. At eighteen, my entire life crumbled in an instant. Betrayed by everyone I trusted and exiled to the dangerous Rogue Zone, I faced a brutal choice: perish alone or accept a mysterious stranger's proposal. His terms were simple—a marriage contract for one year, promising protection and revenge against those who wronged me. I expected to endure our arrangement and then part ways. But my new husband is no ordinary rogue. He's the rightful Lycan King in exile, and I've unwittingly become central to his plan to reclaim the throne. As enemies emerge from the shadows and secrets about my own bloodline surface, what began as a desperate bargain transforms into something neither of us anticipated. With the deadline for his claim approaching and my former pack maneuvering against us, we must decide what we're willing to sacrifice for power, justice—and possibly love. In a world where pack loyalty defines you and mate bonds can be manipulated, discovering your true heritage might be the most dangerous revelation of all.